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Environment Bill

Proceeding contribution from Earl of Devon (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 15 September 2021. It occurred during Debate on bills on Environment Bill.

Moved by

The Earl of Devon

110: Clause 113, page 113, line 27, leave out “in writing signed by the parties.” and insert “signed as a deed by the parties,

(d) the agreement makes provision for the payment of consideration to the landowner, or states that no consideration is to be provided, and

(e) the agreement includes provision regarding the duration or end date of the agreement.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment adds formality to the process of creating a conservation covenant to reflect the serious, long-term nature of the commitments being made, and to ensure conservation covenants include provisions regarding the duration of the obligation and the consideration due to the landowner in return for the commitments given.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
814 c1442 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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